Question

Synthesis gas is a mixture of
(a) Steam and CO (b) CO and N₂
(c) H₂ and CO (d) H₂ and CH₄

Answer 1

(d) H₂ and CH₄ is the answer

Answer 2

(c) H₂ and CO

Explanation:

Syngas (synthesis gas) is a fuel gas mixture consisting primarily of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. It also contains smaller porportion of other gases like carbon dioxide and methane. The name comes from its use as intermediates in creating synthetic natural gas (SNG). It is also used in the manufacture of ammonia and methanol.

Option C is the answer.